Cigarettes West relatively recently appeared in specialized tobacco stores in our country. In a short time they were able to confirm their right to exist and find numerous supporters from among domestic smokers.
Product History
For the first time, West began to produce cigarettes in Germany in 1981. It was a novelty of Reemtcma, which is a subsidiary of the famous company British Company Imperial Tobacco. The output was accompanied by a serious advertising campaign. She positioned the new product as an option for perfect matching of price and quality. The efforts of manufacturers were successful, and literally a year later this brand became one of the most popular in its own country. Increased customer demand pushed the company management to conclude contracts for the supply of products abroad. So, by the end of the eighties, West cigarettes were successfully sold in more than 100 European countries. Nevertheless, they appeared in Russia only in 1997.
In domestic stores, well-known products were represented by two types: Full Flavor and Lights. They differed among themselves exclusively in the strength of the tobacco mixture, which was used for their production. Russian users liked cigarettes, and very soon they began to be considered one of the most sought-after goods in the domestic tobacco market.
Types of products
During its existence, West cigarettes have undergone many significant changes. It all started with two familiar options with a classic filter. A little later, in 2000, the company's specialists developed the idea of a new Steamtec filter, which was made in the form of a propeller. Made of a special kind of plastic, it is more resistant to external influences and provides maximum ease of use. Given the increased requirements of the world community for issues of general product safety, the corporation has developed several filter models over its entire existence:
- coal acetate;
- coal version in the shape of a mouthpiece;
- Steamtec
- Crush ball sample containing a menthol capsule.
In an effort to satisfy the needs of the most diverse segments of the population, the company produced 11 varieties of cigarettes, which differ from each other in the shape and percentage of the main components (nicotine and tar). In Russia at present, most often you can find three main options.
Assortment of West Tri-Logic cigarettes in Russia| No. p / p | Name of product | The resin content, milligrams | Nicotine content, milligrams |
| 1 | Red | 10 | 0.8 |
| 2 | Silver | 6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blue | 4 | 0.4 |
The quality of the well-known product is once again indicated by sales volumes, which are constantly growing every year.
Customer reviews
Now many smokers choose West cigarettes for themselves. The reviews of numerous users make it possible to conclude that the well-known German company in vain at one time put so much effort into creating a new promising variety. The opinions that have developed with regular customers about this product are mostly positive.
All of them pay attention to four main positive points:
- Convenient and high-quality filter. Most supporters have an item like Steamtec. It consists of two parts. The first is a regular carbon filler, which helps to achieve maximum cleaning. The second section helps disperse the aroma for a better sensation of rich taste.
- Large selection of options for the fortress.
- Taste and aroma.
- Relatively low price.
All these qualities attract many people, forcing them to opt for West. In addition, the stylish packaging design makes the product more presentable. In some cases, it is this factor that plays an important role.
Manufacturing companies
On Russian counters, West brand cigarettes are found only in domestic production. This allows you to be sure that the goods can always be found on sale. For many, this factor is especially important.
So who produces the famous German West cigarettes in our country? The manufacturer is represented in Russia by two fairly large enterprises:
- Factory "Imperial Tobacco Volga", located in Volgograd.
- "Imperial Tobacco Yaroslavl", which was formerly called the "Balkan Star".
Both of them are representatives of the world's largest corporation Imperial Tobacco. For many years they have been manufacturing tobacco products of the world leader, embodying his ideas and developments. To a certain extent, this serves as a certain guarantee of quality, which should not be forgotten when it comes to human health. Making a choice in favor of West, the buyer understands his advantage and feels confidence, relying on credibility and universal recognition.